SSG Private RallyPoint Member 258599 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it that we have a environment where no one wants to be the bad guy? no one wants to be looked at as the NCO or Soldier that calls others out. <br /><br />We who correct others should not hesitate to do so. I instill this into my soldiers I love seeing them correct people but respectfully. I tell them I will never get on you for doing the right thing as long as you are respectful and give the correct information what can anyone do or say? <br /><br />Just remember as long as you know the Reg. and go about it tactfully then no one can touch you. 2014-09-29T10:29:46-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 258599

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it that we have a environment where no one wants to be the bad guy? no one wants to be looked at as the NCO or Soldier that calls others out. <br /><br />We who correct others should not hesitate to do so. I instill this into my soldiers I love seeing them correct people but respectfully. I tell them I will never get on you for doing the right thing as long as you are respectful and give the correct information what can anyone do or say? <br /><br />Just remember as long as you know the Reg. and go about it tactfully then no one can touch you.

2014-09-29T10:29:46-04:00 2014-09-29T10:29:46-04:00 Col Private RallyPoint Member 258616

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I suspect that a large part of it is due to the fact that when an individual is selected for a leadership position, they have a difficult time realizing that they are no longer the peers of those they supervise. They are also afraid to upset their former coworkers. The best advise I received when I became a manager was that once I crossed the threshold into leadership and management, I was no longer their peers, I was their supervisor. Along with that, I had to shed the "people pleaser" mentality. As a manager, you are there to ensure the mission is completed 100%. Having said that, this doesn't mean that you cannot look out, or care, for your subordinates. You just have to maintain your credibility and respect by not playing favorites, and being an upfront straight shooter across the board. Mentoring really helps as well.

2014-09-29T11:03:43-04:00 2014-09-29T11:03:43-04:00 MSG Wade Huffman 258635

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a feeling that this is one of those 'transitional' things as the Military adjusts back to a more garrison environment (not that that makes it right). Education is the key as you stated. If you are right, you're right, and you don't have to be the 'bad guy', you can call the individual aside and have a quiet, polite, conversation. Identify the issue and move on. <br />Sounds to me like you are doing the right thing. Keep it up!

2014-09-29T11:23:59-04:00 2014-09-29T11:23:59-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 327573

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG Jones....just keep doing what you are doing and hopefully the Army will come back around.

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